Charges Laid:
Eddie Betts, Carlton, has been charged with a level five engaging in rough conduct offence (550 demerit points, five-match sanction) for engaging in rough conduct against Nathan Wright, St Kilda, during the third quarter of the round seven match between Carlton and St Kilda, played at Etihad Stadium on Sunday May 12, 2013.
In summary, due to his previous six year good record, his five-match sanction can be reduced to three matches with an early plea.
Based on the video evidence available and a medical report from the St Kilda Football Club, the incident was assessed as reckless conduct (two points), severe impact (four points) and high contact (two points). This is a total of eight activation points, resulting in a classification of a level five offence, drawing 550 demerit points and a five-match sanction. He has an existing six-year good record which reduces the penalty by 25 per cent to 412.50 points and a four-match sanction. An early plea reduces the sanction by 25 per cent to 309.38 points and a three-match sanction.
